Gallery: Why You Must Watch the Monaco Grand Prix

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    Photo: Courtesy of Ferrari
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    GP MONACO F1/2014

    The famous Loews hairpin is the slowest corner on the F1 calendar, taken at just 30 mph.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Force India
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    Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - Monaco Grand Prix - Wednesday - Monte Carlo, Monaco

    The tunnel is one of the most unique features of the Monaco circuit. This year, a new foam fire extinguishing system has been installed.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Caterham
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    The Nouvelle Chicane just past the exit of the tunnel is the best overtaking point on the track.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Ferrari
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    GP MONACO F1/2014

    The race takes place on city streets that are open for traffic even on race weekend. Cars are inches from the barriers for much of the race and there is no margin for error.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Red Bull
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    F1 Grand Prix of Monaco

    Red Bull sets up an "Energy Station" each year, complete with a pool. It's basically a giant party barge.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Mercedes
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    The track gives unique views for both fans and drivers. Here, Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg is passing luxury shops Valentino and Hermes.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Red Bull
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    F1 Grand Prix of Monaco - Practice

    The Monaco pit lane is the most cramped of the season. A few years ago, it was expanded slightly but there is still very little room for maneuvering. Cars are limited to just 37 MPH in the pit lane, the slowest of the year.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Force India
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    Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - Monaco Grand Prix - Thursday - Monte Carlo, Monaco

    Sergio Perez, driving his Force India through what is normally the drop-off area at the famous Hotel de Paris.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Red Bull
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    Monaco F1 Grand Prix - Qualifying

    Few grands prix have as gorgeous a view as Monaco. Yacht owners pay tens of thousands of dollars to moor their boats for just a few days over race weekend.
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    Photo: Courtesy of Ferrari
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    GP MONACO F1/2014

    Hotel guests at the Hotel de Paris have a great view of the track from their balconies.
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